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Title IV

Not really sure of what Title IV is so I will be looking further into just for background information.

Great Info

Thanks for the topics. I have learned great info.

Accredidation and transfer of credits

What are the pros/cons of nationally versus regionally accredited schools?

Social Media

The Social Media is good to utilize with Prospects or Applicants?

Enrollment Agreement

What means the Enrollment Agreement?

Costs

Is it the responsibility of the office of admissions to speak to the student of the overall costs of the institution?

Differences

Which is the difference of Admission Agent versus Admission Officer?

ESL students

what is the admissions process for student entering the English as second language program? Is it the institutions and or admissions responsibility to provide information and documents in the language needed?

Resource Notebook

I think the resource notebook is a great idea. My problem is figuring out what is important and not important to be in it. Also, are we at the point now where this should be done electronically or still by paper? Could this be a resource notebook that the office puts together, together?

Advertisings

Advertising is an important and sensitive piece for the development of the institution.

Distance learning

Students must know which programs and courses are available as distance learning

Financial Aid

At my institution after the admissions rep complete an interview with a prospective student the FA department meets with the prospective student if they are a good fit.

Independent Student

Why does a student have to be at least 24 years of age to be considered independent?

Misleading Advertising

Should a student be refunded, if upon establishing a contract with an institution, job placement is promised but is never fulfilled?

Delinquent students

Which professional method is suggested to retrieve loan repayment from those who fail to repay?

Unofficial Transcripts

Why is a transcript considered unofficial if such is sent directly to a student?

transfer credits

is a school required to accept transferred credits

changes in rules and regulations

How often are there changes in regulations?is there a newsletter available?

fair consumer practices

Must the school provide the prospects a copy of the fair consumer practices

Resource Notebook

What is the most valuable part of your resource notebook?